Spanish federation bans goalkeeper Owono for 12 matches after De Miguel’s death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee after his challenge on Jesus de Miguel resulted in the death of the Tenerife striker.

According to Vanguard, Owono was sent off in the second division clash on November 2. He had raced into midfield and collided with De Miguel while trying to clear an aerial ball. The 30-year-old striker was placed in intensive care and died the following day.

“In view of the nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances… the maximum sanction, 12 matches of suspension, is justified,” the committee said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Spanish police sources told AFP that an investigation had been opened under judicial supervision.

In a statement published by Andorra last week, Owono said: “These are the hardest days of my life. I struggle to find the words and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened.”